Children love playing on a playground, whether it be at school, a local park, or at a childcare facility. Not only is it a great way to have some fun, but it also helps children to stay active and release some of the pent-up energy they can sometimes feel. Most modern playgrounds have safe equipment made of plastic materials that pose little threat to children who are using it safely.
However, some playground sports equipment can be defective and older playgrounds may not have been properly maintained, putting children at risk for serious, and sometimes deadly injuries.
If your child has been injured in a playground accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Common Playground Sports Equipment Defects
Over time, playgrounds have evolved into much safer play areas. Most playgrounds of today have smooth surfaces and safety railings to keep children safer, but accidents can still occur even with these safety measures in place.
Some of the most common playground sports equipment defects include:
- Swing set defects
- Ladder defects
- Head-entrapment hazards
- Lack of safety mats
- Lack of padding under equipment
- Loose screws
- Protruding parts
- Lack of proper warning signs
Legal Liability in Defective Playground Sports Equipment
Many accidents on playground sports equipment are due to negligent maintenance. However, according to statistics, over half of playground injuries are caused by a defect in the design and/or manufacture of playground equipment or lack of warnings as to the potential hazards that a piece of equipment may pose.
These types of injuries could be handled as product liability claims and actions could be taken against the playground sports equipment designer, manufacturer, and anyone else in the chain of distribution of the product. Product liability claims can be difficult to wade through by yourself, though. An experienced personal injury can review your claim and determine who could be liable for the injuries your child sustained while on defective playground sports equipment and secure them the compensation they deserve.
We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal.
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